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Dr. Matthew Linger, MD

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Dr. Matthew Linger, MD
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Dr. Matthew Linger, MD is a General Surgeon in Alexandria, LA.
Dr. Matthew Linger, MD
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Dr. Matthew Linger, MD

General Surgery*
Alexandria, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Matthew Linger, MD is a General Surgeon in Alexandria, LA.

About

Dr. Linger graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Matthew Linger, MD is a General Surgeon in Alexandria, LA. Dr. Linger currently practices at Rapides Surgical Specialists and are affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center. Dr. Linger has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Ileus and Rib Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Linger received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Linger's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Linger is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Ileus
Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Ileus
Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Ileus
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Rib Fracture
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Visceroptosis
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenorrhaphy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic

Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Rapides Surgical Specialists
    201 4th St Ste 5B, Alexandria, LA 71301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 767-0605
  2. 2 Rapides Regional Physician Group – Natchitoches
    118 South Dr Ste 300, Natchitoches, LA 71457
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 951-4477

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Patient Reviews
Mar 28, 2023
Dr. Linger always takes time to address all my concerns and questions. He always individualizes each visit and I never feel like a number in his day. Dr Linger and his staff are amazing to work with and I would recommend them to anyone wanting to take control of their weight.
Megan — Mar 28, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Linger, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Linger's profile.

Dr. Linger frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Ileus and Rib Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Linger, MD is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Linger, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rapides Regional Medical Center

    211 4th St, Alexandria, LA